
After Thanksgiving dinner, I love to take a steaming cup of coffee outside and sit in the backyard to reflect on the holiday. My family also often takes a stroll through our neighborhood to work off some of our holiday dinner. Do you spend any time in your backyard or neighborhood after Thanksgiving dinner?

Many of us rake the leaves that fall into our yards in the Autumn. But where do you put them?
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Hanako66 recently put in a lot of work to make her yard and garden shine.
She writes,
These pictures were unfortunately not taken in the spring when everything was in bloom, but will give you an idea of what our yard looks like. I still really need patio chairs too!

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Scolls1583 recently snapped some photos at a friend's beach house party in Boston, and was so impressed she decided to share! She says that the host basically built his backyard area "from the ground up . .

If you've ever dreamed about building a backyard escape, then Debra Prinzing's book Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways is a must-read. The book highlights 28 crave-worthy backyard or backwoods spaces across the US. Whether it's a modest suburban shed that's been turned into a writing space or an elegant gallery created from a renovated boathouse, this book offers much in the way of inspiration to its readers.
Earlier today, the fabulous lanterns in Justine's backyard inspired me to post a
Midday Muse about backyard paradises. Now, my mind is jumping ahead to Summer backyard parties, filled with great
barbecue, fun friends, and lively discussions. And what better way to light your friends' conversations than with some beautiful metal lanterns?

Once you are on your own and living independently from your parents, you get to choose where you live. It has to do with the pace of life that makes you the happiest.
Maybe you're into living in the city.